Who Is Sylvia Burwell, HHS Secretary Sebelius's Expected Replacement?

Ms. Burwell Has a Low Public Profile, But Is One of the Most Experienced Officials in Obama's White House

By

Damian Paletta

Updated April 10, 2014 11:14 p.m. ET

Sylvia Mathews Burwell, President Barack Obama's expected choice to run the Department of Health and Human Services, has spent months as budget director trying to slowly repair frayed relations between the White House and congressional Republicans on tax and spending policy.

Her efforts will be now put to the test as she tries to win Senate confirmation and continue the White House's implementation of the Affordable Care Act.